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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Henry
Old High German
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Usage of the Name Henry
English
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Meaning of the Name Henry
The name Henry comes from the Germanic name Heimrich, which is derived from the elements "heim" - "home" and "ric" - "rule, power".
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Henry Purcell (1659 - 1695), an English composer;
Henry Ford (1863 - 1947), an American automotive pioneer and the founder of the Ford Motor Company;
Henry Fonda (1905 - 1982), an American actor;
Henry Kissinger (born 1923), an American political scientist and diplomat.
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Names Related to Henry
List of names related to Henry.
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